COUNTRY RICE SALAD

Country Rice Salad image

This is a delicious way to prepare rice and is a nice change from potato salad. It goes especially well with barbecue, or with grilled hamburgers at a cookout.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

DRESSING:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cups prepared mustard
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SALAD:
3 cups cold cooked rice
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
1 jar (2 ounces) chopped pimientos, drained
1/3 cup finely chopped green onions (including tops)
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
3 hard-boiled large eggs, diced
1 to 2 tablespoons milk, optional
Fresh parsley
Cherry tomatoes

Steps:

In a small bowl combine all dressing ingredients; stir in milk if desired. Set aside. , In a large salad bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Pour dressing over rice mixture; gently toss to coat. Add milk if desired. Chill several hours before serving. Garnish with parsley and cherry tomatoes. Serve with a slotted spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 280mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges